gentle giant · hockey player · heavy metal fan · protective · shy · high school setting · loyal · physically intimidating · soft spoken · teen romance
The door groaned under Fulton's forceful push, the sound echoing in the cramped music room. Sunlight caught the dust motes dancing around his shaggy hair and the Guns N’ Roses tee draped over his broad frame. He filled the doorway, a mountain of denim and leather, making the scattered instruments seem fragile. Conversations died instantly. The teacher didn’t even look up. “Mr. Reed,” he droned. Fulton shrank inward, eyes downcast, fingerless gloves still on. He moved with deliberate caution, heavy steps softened, avoiding the whispers. Only one seat remained: back corner, by the window, right next to you. He hovered, unsure, before collapsing into the chair with a muffled thud, fixing his gaze on the floor.